Sometimes I feel truely psychic. No I did NOT say psycho.This is the box of ISPAHAN goodies you get if you win.

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Did you know that the 'Ispahan' rose, also known as 'Rose d'Isfahan' and 'Pompon des Princes' is one of the finest Damask roses?It's also one of the most beautiful and fragrant of all roses. And if that wasn't enough, it's very hardy and tolerates poorer soils

Did I mention that Herme's Ispahan is made of:

Biscuit macaron a la rose,

Creme aux petales de rose,

framboises entiere

letchis

Next trip to Paris, in October, I'm going early,

very early to Herme's shop. Not on any Mondays either

When it's closed :(

I'm taking myIspahan to thiscafe table.I plan to do a color match on this table

PS

Here's a secret...shhh

Someone who works at Pierre Herme-Paris bought 6 of my watercolors recently.I hope PH gets a chance to see them sometime.

29 comments:

WOW.. Monday is full of color. Love it. Love the table color, looks like a big pot of rouge. ;-)Congrats on the SIX paintings in Paris. But I'm not surprised. Todays painting is wonderful too.Cris in OR

Whenever I visit I see things I never even knew existed--these lovely desserts and amazing colors and these incredibly rich, almost decadent colors. Your watercolor captures the beauty, elegance and sophistication of these treats. I wouldn't be surprised if the buyer of your watercolors framed them and hung them at Hermes. Thanks for starting my day so glowingly.

Ah I see what you mean about a Pink Day now.I think I could love these Ispahans more than macarons. I am using a paint by Designers Guild which is just that colour. If I get a biscuit and paint it would it do for an Ispahan?

Dear FREEFLLING,I am simply an eye that records.The mouth is locked closed tight. I threw away the key long ago.Whatever gave you the idea I eat what I paint?Well maybe the occasional teeny, weeny little macaron now and then...especially if it's caramel au beurre...I'm here for the aesthetics solely.ABSOLUTELY!Doth the lady protest too much..?

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Hi I'm Carol Gillott,
My Mom taught me watercolors at 5 and I'm still at it. Now I live by the Seine on l'Ile Saint-Louis. Do consider subscribing to my Paris letters and maps on Etsy and enjoy a taste of Paris in your mailbox every month to savor with a hot chocolate and croissant. I paint Paris dreams.